Paper Smile

Lyrics

Verse 1
I wake up with the mask on right
Tilt my mouth into a borrowed light
Say “I’m good” with a steady face
While the truth sits heavy in its place

Pre-Chorus
I nod like I got it all
I laugh when I want to fall
Hold my tears in both my hands
Praying no one understands

Chorus
I wear a paper smile
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
I hold it in awhile
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
But I’m not really fine
I’m breaking all the time
I wear a paper smile
And hope you won’t look twice

Verse 2
At the table, I play my part
Cup of cold tea, shaking heart
I say “don’t worry” like a line
When I’m barely keeping mine

Pre-Chorus
I nod like I got it all
I laugh when I want to fall
Hold my tears in both my hands
Praying no one understands

Chorus
I wear a paper smile
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
I hold it in awhile
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
But I’m not really fine
I’m breaking all the time
I wear a paper smile
And hope you won’t look twice

Bridge
If I let it show tonight
Would you stay through the low, the lie?
I’m tired of saying “okay”
When okay keeps slipping away

Final Chorus
I wear a paper smile
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
I held it in for miles
I say I’m fine, I say I’m fine
But I’m not really fine
I need you by my side
I wear a paper smile
Please see me in the light